Google ARCore 1.0 roll out begins ahead of MWC 2018 unveiling

Google is set to launch the version 1.0 of its "ARCore" Augmented Reality Framework SDK (Software Development Kit) for developers on Android, just like Apple's "ARKit".Google ARCore Version 1.0 allows Smartphones to run augmented reality SDK (Software Development Kit) on applications which enable users to place virtual assets on textured surfaces like posters, furniture, toy boxes, books, cans and more.

The ARCore applications will either overlay the 3D objects on top of the phone's camera feed or allow you to use the phone as a camera in a 3D world, moving your viewpoint around as you move the phone.

Google is also working on making China get the ARCore rollout as there has not been Google products available in China thereby partnering with OEMs like Huawei, Xiaomi, and Samsung allowing OEMs to publish AR-based apps on their proprietary app stores.